US Bridges

Lrd N Port Washing over Milwaukee River

Good

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · 0.1M E JCT Hampton Ave · Structure no. B40001000000000

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
293 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd N Port Washing over Milwaukee River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd N Port Washing over Milwaukee River in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 14,400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,000 by 2042. The structure is 293 ft (89.3 m) long and 92 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesLrd N Port Washing
CrossesMilwaukee River
Location0.1M E JCT Hampton Ave
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates43.10293, -87.91674
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length293 ft (89.3 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.7 m)
Deck width92 ft (28 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,400 (2022)
Projected traffic22,000 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd N Port Washing over Milwaukee River built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd N Port Washing over Milwaukee River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does Lrd N Port Washing over Milwaukee River carry?

About 14,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Lrd N Port Washing over Milwaukee River?

The structure is 293 ft (89.3 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.7 m) and a deck 92 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd N Port Washing over Milwaukee River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.